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Agreed, which is why I shared the Australian doc to begin with. I think what we're all shooting for here is that "better" solution that makes more sense for the majority of drivers...especially compared to what the factory is recommending, which is obviously biased towards CAFE standards for...

What do you think? lol

So you think a place like Eureka, Nevada would have better access to 0w-16...or 0w-anything for that matter? Thank you for proving my point.

Well, for the same exact engine in Australia the Owners Manual suggests anything from 0w-16 to 10w-30 ... now I'm interested in hearing a further explanation from those that mention "just do what the manual says"

This is a friend's '07 BMW 328i. This car sees mostly easy highway miles. Thinking about switching to Rotella T6 or M1 15w-50, etc. to see if those oils would provide better results for extended OCIs. Thoughts?

Originally Posted By: UG_Passat What is does is try to clear the misconception about AWD, which is the similar misconcpetion here as well. Most people think AWD with all-seasons is more than enough, which gives them the false sense of security. So it shows the FWD with winter tires can...

225/50/17 Michelin X-Ice Xi-2. Got a smokin deal on them via Craigslist/eBay and they've been great so far since it's been cold out; just haven't gotten any snow yet to really test them out lol

Meh, either way, I'm really looking forward to these. Michelin really stepped up their game with the PSS and I have zero doubt that these will end up being a game changer as well...I just need these to hurry up and come out already so peeps can write their own real world reviews because my old...

Try WD40 first...if that doesn't work, use Goof Off. I've used it on all types of wheels (painted, chrome, powdercoated, etc.) for years with no issues whatsoever. Also, here's a tip for getting those "sticky weights" off the wheels in the first place; use fishing line and "floss" the line in...

Very cool! I had no idea theses were available for sale now. Thanks for sharing your experience with these tires, as well as the others you've used in the past

Originally Posted By: sayjac I drove the 215/50-17 DWS's for 30 days on an Accord, worst flat spotting vibration I've ever had. Agreed. I have them in 245/40/18 and they do in fact flat spot overnight as well. These are the most inconsistent tires I have ever owned in my entire life. I've had...

Originally Posted By: Dirty_Howie Originally Posted By: FCobra94 Is this car stock? Was it detonation? Oil (or lack of oil) pressure related? Given how stout these motors are stock, or even boosted, I'm confused as to why it decided to pop... Search LS7 exhaust valve failure. Its not...

Is this car stock? Was it detonation? Oil (or lack of oil) pressure related? Given how stout these motors are stock, or even boosted, I'm confused as to why it decided to pop...

Originally Posted By: Dirty_Howie My first motor blew up at 87K with Mobil1 3w30. What do you mean by "blew up?"

Originally Posted By: Patman Originally Posted By: FCobra94 Those are great results, but not all that surprising IMO; especially given the 8 quarts oil capacity/dry sump setup. The dry sump Corvette engines hold over 10 quarts of oil actually! lol even better!

Those are great results, but not all that surprising IMO; especially given the 8 quarts oil capacity/dry sump setup. Glad to see you're using that car for exactly what it was made for though

Originally Posted By: jddssc121 Originally Posted By: Boss302fan If you stay with a 30 weight then use Mobil 1 HM 5W30... An excellent oil for your application. I have used Mobil 1 HM in new motors for years. Your other option could be Mobil 1 0W40.... my other other option is to...

Originally Posted By: jddssc121 post warranty my inner oil geek wants to throw Rotella T6 into it That's what I'm currently running in my VQ35. I posted up some good results from an 8k mile UOA here and someone said it was " a disservice to my engine" lol

Originally Posted By: jddssc121 Originally Posted By: webfors Nice report. Still trending down. Not sure if thicker is needed, if so go with a thicker 30 weight like GC, or one of the M1 HM 30 weights. I love GC (I used it in the WRX) but as Garak mentioned, it's a no-go for the VQ What makes...

This is my first UOA on this vehicle. As the title states, this is RLI Bio-SynXtra HD 5w40 in a 2007 BMW 335i with the N54 motor. No makeup oil was used in this UOA. I bought this car used with about 29k miles on it about a year ago. Judging by the service records, the previous owner took it to...